Daniel Mcjunkin
American patriot
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Death | 20 March 1825 |
Daniel McJunkin (September 5, 1763 – August 27, 1841) was an American Revolutionary War patriot serving in the battle of Kings Mountain, North Carolina.
Daniel McJunkin was the second son of Samuel Caldwell McJunkin and Mary Anne Bogan. He married Jane Chesney on February 28, 1782 in South Carolina. She was born September 15, 1763 in County Antrim, Ulster Province, Ireland & died 27 Aug 1841 in Greenville County, South Carolina. He was brother of Major Joseph McJunkin.
He was a Revolutionary War Patriot, serving in the Battle of Kings Mountain, North Carolina. Prior to this battle, he was captured by the British and escaped. He was later "run through" by a British Officer's sword.